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How to calculate kinetic energy/ speed per particle (atom, ion, electron, molecule.. the AVERAGE kinetic energy stays the same, but the speed differs, as there are different masses.. ) at given temperature?
To calculate the kinetic energy per particle at a given temperature, you can use the formula KE = (3/2)kT, where KE is the kinetic energy per particle, k is the Boltzmann constant, and T is the temperature in Kelvin.
The kinetic energy per particle is directly proportional to the temperature. As the temperature increases, so does the kinetic energy per particle.
The mass of a particle does not affect its kinetic energy at a given temperature. According to the kinetic theory of gases, all particles in a gas have the same average kinetic energy at a given temperature, regardless of their mass.
Yes, the speed of a particle can be calculated using the formula v = √(2kT/m), where v is the speed, k is the Boltzmann constant, T is the temperature in Kelvin, and m is the mass of the particle.
Kinetic energy and speed per particle are important factors in many scientific fields, including thermodynamics, chemistry, and materials science. They can be used to understand the behavior of particles in gases, liquids, and solids, and to predict how substances will react under different conditions. They are also essential in studying the properties of materials and developing new technologies.